Respondents rating potential issues about spirometry testing as moderately or severely problematic
| To keep blowing even though you do not feel anything is coming out | 31.4 |
| Coughing | 30.4 |
| Feeling tired after the test | 26.3 |
| Concerns about shortness of breath due to the test | 20.1 |
| Concerns about ability to complete the test | 17.5 |
| Feeling dizzy | 17.5 |
| Nose clip uncomfortable | 16.6 |
| Dryness in mouth | 13.2 |
| Not given enough information about why the test is done | 12.1 |
| Mouthpiece uncomfortable | 12.0 |
| Not given enough information about how to perform the test | 11.7 |
| Requirement to withhold inhalers prior to the test | 11.4 |
| Lack of support from healthcare professionals running the test | 9.8 |
| Feel embarrassed during the test (e.g. being shouted at to blow) | 9.7 |
Data are presented as %.